Former Chief of Naval Operations
ADM Greenert was born and raised in Butler, Pa. He attended the Naval Academy, majored in Ocean Engineering, and was commissioned in June 1975. Greenert completed studies in naval nuclear engineering and entered the nuclear submarine force. His service in submarines (FLYING FISH, TAUTOG, NR-1, MICHIGAN (GOLD)) culminated in command of the submarine USS HONOLULU (SSN 718) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. His flag assignments were Commander, U.S. Forces Micronesia; Deputy Comptroller, Dept. of the Navy; Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; Commander, U.S. SEVENTH Fleet (Asia); Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Requirements and Resources (N8); Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (Atlantic); and Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Greenert served as the thirtieth Chief of Naval Operations from 2011 to 2015. He retired from military service in October 2015 and currently serves as a director on corporate boards, as a consultant and advisor, and as a volunteer for non-profit and philanthropic organizations. He served as chair of the USNA Distinguished Graduate Award selection panel for the 2020 through 2022 selection cycles. He and his family have enjoyed living in Japan, Guam, Hawaii, Bangor/Seattle, San Diego and Washington, DC.
Resourcing the Sea Services to Restore Maritime Dominance
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM PT